Chapel-en-le-Frith High School
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Chapel-en-le-Frith High School is a mixed gender comprehensive school
in Chapel-en-le-Frith
in the county of Derbyshire
, England. It serves pupils aged 11 to 16 from the town, from nearby Whaley Bridge
, and the surrounding villages.
There have only been four headteachers to date, Stuart Ash having left at the end of the 2010/11 academic year to be replaced by Simon Grieves.
results including maths and English. This was below the averages nationally and for the Derbyshire Local Education Authority, 55% and 53.4% respecitvely. It does not have a sixth form, although it does have an adult education programme.
, but changed when the school moved into the new building.
, Kinder
and Hollins) are named after local hills in the area.
who place yellow signs around Chapel-en-le-Frith with directions to the school.
Comprehensive school
A comprehensive school is a state school that does not select its intake on the basis of academic achievement or aptitude. This is in contrast to the selective school system, where admission is restricted on the basis of a selection criteria. The term is commonly used in relation to the United...
in Chapel-en-le-Frith
Chapel-en-le-Frith
Chapel-en-le-Frith is a small town in Derbyshire, England, on the edge of the Peak District near the border with Cheshire, from Manchester. Dubbed "The Capital of the Peak District", the settlement was established by the Normans in the 12th century, originally as a hunting lodge within the Forest...
in the county of Derbyshire
Derbyshire
Derbyshire is a county in the East Midlands of England. A substantial portion of the Peak District National Park lies within Derbyshire. The northern part of Derbyshire overlaps with the Pennines, a famous chain of hills and mountains. The county contains within its boundary of approx...
, England. It serves pupils aged 11 to 16 from the town, from nearby Whaley Bridge
Whaley Bridge
Whaley Bridge is a small town and civil parish in the High Peak district of Derbyshire, England, situated on the River Goyt. Whaley Bridge is approximately south of Manchester, north of Buxton , east of Macclesfield and west of Sheffield, and had a population of 6,226 at the 2001 census. This...
, and the surrounding villages.
History
The school was established in 1952 as Long Lane Comprehensive. Its has since been renamed Chapel-en-le-Frith County Secondary School, and finally Chapel-en-le-Frith High School. In 2005 the school relocated to the other side of Long Lane, and the former site was redeveloped as the school's sports fields. The modern school is housed in a specially built one-piece building.There have only been four headteachers to date, Stuart Ash having left at the end of the 2010/11 academic year to be replaced by Simon Grieves.
Admissions
Admission is open to all students aged 11–16 residing in the catchment area. the number of pupils on roll is 912.Academic performance
In 2010, 52% of the school's students achieved at least five A*–C GCSEGeneral Certificate of Secondary Education
The General Certificate of Secondary Education is an academic qualification awarded in a specified subject, generally taken in a number of subjects by students aged 14–16 in secondary education in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and is equivalent to a Level 2 and Level 1 in Key Skills...
results including maths and English. This was below the averages nationally and for the Derbyshire Local Education Authority, 55% and 53.4% respecitvely. It does not have a sixth form, although it does have an adult education programme.
Uniform
The school uniform is a white polo shirt with the school emblem on the chest, a red stripe on the collar and sleeves; a black sweatshirt with the school emblem, and black trousers. It used to be a classic shirt-and-tie uniformUniform
A uniform is a set of standard clothing worn by members of an organization while participating in that organization's activity. Modern uniforms are worn by armed forces and paramilitary organizations such as police, emergency services, security guards, in some workplaces and schools and by inmates...
, but changed when the school moved into the new building.
Houses
The four school houses (Bowden, CombsCombs, Derbyshire
Combs is a small village in Derbyshire, England within the Peak District National Park. 'Combs' is spoken to rhyme with 'looms'. There are some local residents who prefer the older pronunciation of Combs to rhyme with 'foams'....
, Kinder
Kinder Scout
Kinder Scout is a moorland plateau in the Dark Peak of the Derbyshire Peak District in England. Part of the moor, at 636 m above sea level, is the highest point in the Peak District, the highest point in Derbyshire, and the highest point in the East Midlands. It is accessible from the villages of...
and Hollins) are named after local hills in the area.
Dinner cards
The school restaurant operates a cash-free system where pupils 'top-up' a swipe card on a machine in order to pay for meals. This enables the students to pay for any meal quickly and efficiently. They can also be used to buy drinks and snacks at breaktime.STEM day
Every year, the school holds an event called the STEM (Science, TEchnology and Maths) day where there are different displays and events relating to science. Some popular activities are building paper rockets and cooking. The event is also officially recognized by the AAAutomobile Association
Automobile Association may refer to:*Australian Automobile Association in Australia.*Automobile Association of South Africa*Canadian Automobile Association in Canada.*Dominion Automobile Association in Canada....
who place yellow signs around Chapel-en-le-Frith with directions to the school.
Alumni
- High Peak Constituency MP Andrew BinghamAndrew BinghamAndrew Russell Bingham is a British Conservative Party politician. He has been Member of Parliament for High Peak in Derbyshire since winning the seat at the 2010 general election.-Early life:...
was a pupil at this school, when it was called Long Lane Comprehensive.